How to Light a Kitchen Island with Immax NEO

A multifunctional and distinctive kitchen island is a trend in spacious kitchens. Here, it serves as a modern element that can fulfill a variety of functions, becoming a new focal point in the home. And since its role is significant, it’s important to choose the right type of lighting for it. 

Modern design catalogs always feature kitchen islands. It’s not just about their exceptional aesthetic appeal; everyone is also captivated by their great practicality. In addition to cooking, it can also be used as a home bar for evening get-togethers or morning coffee. And it is precisely this future use that influences the choice of the right lighting.

As a workspace

There are currently many different types of kitchen islands. Their shape and size depend on the available space. There should always be enough room in the kitchen to work comfortably. Cooking requires bright lighting to help you focus on the task at hand. It’s not good to have shadows under your hands.

We offer pendant lights in an elegant and understated design. You can also choose a smart version, which will create the ideal conditions based on your needs. Both the brightness and color temperature can be adjusted to suit the situation. Control is via your cell phone. This means you don’t have to walk far from your workstation to find a light switch just to adjust the lighting settings.   

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For the perfect atmosphere

As we’ve already mentioned, we don’t just use the kitchen island for cooking. We also like to lean against it in the morning and enjoy a quick breakfast together with the rest of the family. Smart lighting can help create a pleasant atmosphere here as well. We can use a smart light bulb that can be set to any color. 

Don't forget the LED strips

Smart LED strips are very popular in kitchen settings. They can be completely concealed within furniture without losing any of their brightness. Their color and subtle, focused glow will help you concentrate. Plus, they’re attractively priced and energy-efficient.

And how should you light the kitchen?

And a few tips to wrap things up. If you choose a pendant light, it’s generally recommended to place it at least 70 centimeters above the kitchen island. Most importantly, make sure you have enough space to work. If you choose the popular option of individual bulbs suspended from a design element, be sure to space them out properly. They must be far enough apart.

And what about the ideal color temperature? There’s no need to overdo it. 5,000 Kelvin corresponds to natural light and is more than enough for working at a kitchen island—especially if we lower the brightness in the surrounding area. A romantic dinner can be accompanied by a warm, yellowish hue in the range of 2,500–3,000 K. This color nicely highlights the kitchen’s design and creates a pleasant atmosphere.

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